Fussiness, congestion, and restlessness. I wondered whether these were symptoms of my baby cutting her first tooth or having COVID. I called my best friend from high school, Molly, to get her opinion, ...

I've known my best friend for 25 years now. Even though she doesn't have kids, she has been my rock as I navigate life as a mom. Chatting with her allows me to step out of my role as a mom. "Avocado ...

When it comes to adolescents, friendships tend to matter above almost all else. But also important — at least according to pop-culture depictions of teens and tweens — is fitting in with popular peers ...

Best friends can also lead to hurt feelings and exclusivity. Some schools prohibit best friendships because they are too disruptive. Up to one-half of kids have a mutual “#1 very best friend,” ...